Tongue tests could spot sleep apnea in kids without needles or scopes
NCT ID NCT06792045
First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study explores whether simple tongue motor tests can predict where and how severely a child's airway is blocked during sleep. Researchers will assess tongue strength, mobility, and frenulum tightness in 48 children aged 6-17 who are scheduled for surgery to treat obstructive sleep-disordered breathing. The goal is to see if these non-invasive tests can replace or reduce the need for more invasive exams like sleep endoscopy.
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What this could lead to
If successful, this could lead to a simple, non-invasive screening tool to help identify the cause of sleep breathing problems in children.
What could go wrong
This is a small, early-stage observational study (48 children) that only looks at whether tongue tests match findings from a more invasive procedure. It does not test a treatment, so results may not change care directly.
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